What rule said that a woman could not be a knight as well? Certainly the Lady Morgana was as talented a fighter, and from the tales told to Rosaline, Morgana's sister had been even more so qualified to hold that title.

Of course, that is all knowledge that Rosaline would have shared, had she not been frightened into a very reflexive mindset. As soon as the yelling starts, the girl squeaks again. This time much different, and very much like the sound of a small animal.

For that is what she's turned into.

The squirrel backs away from the loud one, backs away quickly.